How to Setup Netgear WiFi Extender?

Read the entire article for more information on how to install Netgear's wifi extender. Wi-Fi Extender is a device that extends the wireless range of your device. There should be areas in your home where your Wi-Fi range is inadequate, and it can be frustrating at times.

The extender works with standard wireless routers. The Netgear Setup Extender extends the range of your WiFi network by enhancing your existing WiFi signal and improving the overall signal quality over long distances. The extender repeats the signal from an existing WiFi access point or router.

What is the Use of Netgear Wifi-Extender?

Wi-Fi dead zones are places where you can use Wi-Fi at home, at work, or elsewhere. However, when you try to connect the device, the device does not detect the signal. If you put your computer in the dead zone, Wi-Fi will not work and you will not be able to connect. If you enter the room with a mobile phone or tablet in the dead zone, you will not be able to receive Wi-Fi signals. The following are some of the Wi-Fi Extender applications.

If Wi-Fi is on the first floor of a skyscraper, the service will not be available properly on the second floor. In that case, you may need a Wi-Fi extender.
You may have noticed that there is not enough Wi-Fi available in some areas or locations of your office or home. WiFi extensions allow you to extend your wireless coverage to more areas.

How to Setup Netgear Wifi Extender?

There are two main ways to configure the Netgear Wi-Fi Extender. You can also connect to the host's network via the WPS button or a web browser. It is more convenient to extend the host network with the WPS button. If your router has a WPS button, we recommend using this method. You can set up a Wi-Fi Extender using a web browser even if you don't have a WPS button.

1.Setup via WPS

WPS (Wifi Protected Setup) is an acronym for "Wifi Protected Setup". Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to connect to a secure Wi-Fi network without having to enter a network name and password. Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature found on many (WPS) routers. Its purpose is to make it as easy as possible to connect your computer or other system to a secure wireless network. This is an automated way to complete all the work on its own. To set up the Netgear Wi-Fi Extender, follow these steps:

Connect the Wi-Fi extension to an electrical outlet near the host router. Wait for the "power light" to turn on.
To get started, press the WPS button on the main router, then press the WPS button on the Range Extender as soon as possible.
The RELED stops blinking and lights up to indicate that a WPS connection has been established. You need to use a web browser.
enjoy! Connect to a large network and enjoy the Internet. The extended network can use the same SSID as the host network or connect _EXT to the end of the host's SSID, but the password must be the same.

2. Setup via Web Browser

If the above-mentioned method of WPS doesn’t work for you, try this method. This is a more manual method and requires login to the configuration page. Follow the below steps to set up the extender using a web browser.

To connect to the NETGEAR EXT (SSID) WiFi network, use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device. The Device Link LED illuminates once the connection with the computer or mobile device is established.
From the same computer or mobile device, open a web browser window.
The browser will take you to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup page.
Launch a web browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the address field if you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie. For the user name, type admin, and the password, type password. Click the Continue button after selecting a WiFi network to extend.
To connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network, use a WiFi network manager on your computer or mobile device.
This procedure should be repeated on all of your computers and mobile devices. Select the check box at the bottom of the screen and click the Continue button if the screen is still visible on your computer or device.
Have fun! Enjoy the internet by connecting to the expanded network. The expanded network uses the same wireless password as your host network, but if you customized the SSID during setup, it might have a different network name.

Conclusion:

We hope this guide will help you fix your setup wifi extender Netgear. If you face any kind of issues after that contact us.